Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald  on July 30, 2024

Joan Fontaine and Orson Welles star in “Jane Eyre”: The Ultimate Gothic Romance Jane Eyre (1943) is a gothic romance directed by Robert Stevenson and starring Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine. Based on the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte, the screenplay was written by John Houseman,   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 24, 2024

Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, and Edmond O’Brien as “The Bigamist” The Bigamist (1953) is an American drama film directed by Ida Lupino and starring Joan Fontaine, Ida Lupino, Edmund Gwenn, and Edmond O’Brien. The cinematography was by George E. Diskant (They Live by Night)   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on October 16, 2023

Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine live in the shadow of “Rebecca” Rebecca (1940) is an American romantic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock—in his American directorial debut—and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. The screenplay was written by Robert E. She   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on March 31, 2021

"Suspicion" comes between Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine Suspicion (1941) is a psychological romance directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine. The screenplay was written by Samson Raphaelson, Joan Harrison, and Alma Reville (Mrs. Alfred Hitchcock). The movie was base   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 25, 2021

“Rebecca” casts a long shadow over Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine Rebecca (1940) is an American romantic thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock—in his American directorial debut—and starring Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. The screenplay was written by Robert E.   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on February 6, 2021

Joan Fontaine and Louis Jordan in “Letter from an Unknown Woman” Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948) is an American drama directed by Max Ophuls and starring Joan Fontaine and Louis Jordan. The movie is based on the novella of the same name by Stefan Zweig.Joan Fontaine (Lisa) and L   read more

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 9, 2021

Joan Fontaine and Orson Welles star in “Jane Eyre” Jane Eyre (1943) is a gothic romance directed by Robert Stevenson and starring Orson Welles and Joan Fontaine. Based on the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte, the screenplay was written by John Houseman, Aldous Huxley, and Robert St   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on August 8, 2020

Although she probably wouldn’t like it one bit, with the recent passing of Olivia de Havilland, it seems necessary to acknowledge her sister and fellow actress Joan Fontaine. Their sibling rivalry became the stuff of legend when they were vying for the same Oscars throughout the 1940s. What Fo   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on November 11, 2017

JOAN FONTAINE comes close to her famous one-picture-to-stardom Rebecca role in her currently releasing Suspicion with Cary Grant. And so, the great question of whether Miss Fontaine - or Mrs. Brian Aherne, if you prefer - was a flash in the pan is definitely settled. She's not. She is an...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on October 25, 2017

As it is said in the title, I’m simply publishing this post to thanks all the participants of the Joan Fontaine Centenary Blogathon for their marvelous pieces about Joan Fontaine’s films and their love and admiration for her. Of course, it also was a pleasure for me to co-host it...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on October 22, 2017

Do you remember the first time you ever heard about the more than extraordinary Joan Fontaine? I do as if it was yesterday. I was looking at this book called Les Stars de cinema that I had bought for my own curiosity (I was 15 and yet not really familiar...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on October 20, 2017

Crystal of In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood and Virginie of The Wonderful World of Cinema are co-hosting The Joan Fontaine Centenary Blogathon running October 20th to 22nd. Click on either site to access contributions to the blogathon. Burt Lancaster Does one rash act define a life o   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on October 20, 2017

We are finally going to celebrate what would have been Joan Fontaine’s 100th birthday. This magnificent star was born on October 22, 1917, but, unfortunately, left us in 2013 at the age of 96. I and my friend Crystal from In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood thought it...   read more

Caftan Woman Posted by on October 20, 2017

Crystal of In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood and Virginie of The Wonderful World of Cinema are co-hosting The Joan Fontaine Centenary Blogathon running October 20th to 22nd. Burt Lancaster Does one rash act define a life or does a harsh life lived lead to a blur of...   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on September 11, 2017

Recently, my friend Crystal from In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood visited my  Facebook group on Joan Fontaine and gave me the excellent idea to host a blogathon in honour of her 100th birthday on October 22, 2017. The idea was definitely an appealing one and I’m glad...   read more

Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers Posted by The Metzinger Sisters on April 24, 2017

Joan Fontaine posing for a quick costume shot during the making of Alfred Hitchcock's Suspicion. Joan always knew how to wear high collars and top-heavy hats like a queen. From the Archives is our latest series of posts where we share photos from the Silverbanks Pictures collection. Some of these   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by Virginie Pronovost on October 24, 2016

Last Saturday, we celebrated what would have been Joan Fontaine’s 99th birthday. Unfortunately, as I was quite busy, I didn’t really have time to do anything to celebrate the event on my blog. Well, I’m back with a top from the top of the world and would like to introduce you...   read more

In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood Posted by Crystal Kalyana on October 22, 2015

Today marks the 98th anniversary of the birth of Joan Fontaine, the famed actress who is primarily remembered for her indelible performance in the Alfred Hitchcock classic Rebecca, and for being the sister of Olivia De Havilland, one of the last surviving stars from the golden age of Hollywood. Jo   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by The Wonderful World of Cinema on October 23, 2014

Today, I’m happy to celebrate the 97th birthday of the incredibly talented actress Joan Fontaine As I am a big Hitchcock’s fan, it’s the movies Rebecca (1940) and Suspicion (1941) that made me discover this star. Joan Fontaine is the only actress who ever won an Oscar for an Hitchc   read more

The Wonderful World of Cinema Posted by The Wonderful World of Cinema on October 22, 2014

My video tribute to the wonderful Joan Fontaine This is the first October 22 without her… She would have been 97. Happy birthday dearest! :D   read more